Chamber to host Rep. Adam Smith
May 10, 2014
NEW — 4 p.m. May 10, 2014
U.S. Rep. Adam Smith (center) visits the grand opening of Newcastle’s east portion of the May Creek Trail last September. Smith is returning to Newcastle May 14 to speak at the Newcastle Chamber of Commerce’s luncheon.
By Christina Corrales-Toy
The Newcastle Chamber of Commerce will host special guest speaker U.S. Rep. Adam Smith at its May 14 luncheon. Read more
Reminder: Newcastle Library hosts volunteer fair
May 9, 2014
NEW — 2:20 p.m. May 9, 2014
Teens with a desire for lending a hand can explore a multitude of opportunities at the Newcastle Library’s May 10 teen volunteer fair.
Representatives from local community organizations that could use some volunteers will staff booths.
The event, from 2-4 p.m. at the Newcastle Library, 12901 Newcastle Way, is sponsored by the Friends of the Newcastle Library.
The fair is the result of an idea cultivated by the local teen leadership board. The board, which began as two separate entities affiliated with the Newcastle Library and Coal Creek Family YMCA, meets monthly to talk about things they’d like to see in the community.
Newcastle City Council roundup — May 6
May 7, 2014
NEW — 4:05 p.m. May 7, 2014
The Newcastle City Council held its first meeting of the month May 6. Here is the Cliffs Notes version of what happened at City Hall. View the full meeting agenda online here.
Marijuana moratorium coming?
The Newcastle City Council directed city staff to prepare an ordinance placing a moratorium on marijuana-related business in the city. It represents one of the body’s first significant actions on the subject since the drug’s legalization.
Councilman Gordon Bisset made the motion, which passed 4-3. Read more
Hazen senior makes the Sea Gals dance team
May 7, 2014
NEW — 6 a.m. May 7, 2014
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Hazen High School senior Errin Mekel is the newest member of the Seattle Seahawks dance team, the Sea Gals.
Hazen High School senior Errin Mekel was selected as a member of the Seattle Seahawks dance team, the Sea Gals, for the upcoming season. Read more
Marijuana, impact fees and more on May 6 City Council agenda
May 5, 2014
NEW — 11:10 a.m. May 5, 2014
The Newcastle City Council will hold its first meeting of the month May 6.
The general meeting will begin with a discussion about the city’s traffic and parks impact fees. On April 15, the council reviewed a study on this subject in a session prior to the general meeting.
The council will then review an ordinance that would alter Comprehensive Plan amendment procedures to make them consistent with state law.
Next, the council will review an application to King County’s Public Benefit Rating System (PBRS). The program offers an incentive to preserve open space on private property in the county by providing a tax reduction to the owner. Read more
